EngD - Zeolite Granules for Wastewater Treatment (Engineering)

TL;DR

EngD - Zeolite Granules for Wastewater Treatment (Engineering): Evaluating a new granular zeolite adsorbent at pilot scale for the removal of organic micropollutants from wastewater effluent with an accent on bridging the gap between pilot and full-scale application. Focus on optimizing the AdOx process, assessing feasibility based on pilot performance, and conducting techno-economic evaluations.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Delft, Netherlands

Salary: €3,204 (Year 1) to €4,051 (Year 2) gross per month

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading technical university dedicated to creating innovative solutions for societal challenges through advanced engineering and research.

What you will do

• Design and select high-silica zeolite granules in collaboration with EuroSupport.
• Develop and operate a pilot platform for testing granules in real wastewater effluent onsite.
• Evaluate the performance of the new AdOx process and zeolite granules to achieve >80% OMP removal.
• Design a full-scale AdOx treatment process, including a techno-economic evaluation.
• Collaborate with a team of adsorption researchers, technology developers, and industrial partners.

Requirements

• MSc in Water Treatment, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Laboratory skills for basic water analysis and a willingness to learn advanced data analysis.
• Data analysis skills for statistical analysis and data visualization.
• English proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100 required.
• Initiative and an engineering spirit to solve problems hands-on.

Nice to have

• Experience working with adsorption materials.
• Proficiency in R and Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time 2-year contract with 40 working hours per week.
• Competitive salary with an 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Excellent pension scheme via ABP and a flexible working week.
• Annual leave of 232 hours with options to buy or sell additional hours.
• Ample opportunities for professional education, training, and specialized courses.
• Comprehensive relocation support including the Coming to Delft Service and a Dual Career Programme for partners.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and Motivation Letter via the online portal by August 5, 2026.
• Motivation letter must explicitly explain the preference for an EngD over a PhD position.
• Final stages include a knowledge security risk assessment.